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Anthony Votta Obituary

VOTTA, ANTHONY JOSEPH, SR., 92, passed away Sunday January 19, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the cherished husband of Evelyn Ann (Spinelli) Votta. Born in Providence a son of the late Antonio J. and Angelina (Ricci) Votta. As a young man, Mr. Votta was a Big Band Musician and played all over the world. He was a buyer/merchandise man for the former Outlet Company, Providence for 40 years, and was a WWII Navy Veteran serving on the aircraft carrier Ticonderoga. Besides his wife, he is survived by his beloved children; one son; Anthony J. Votta, Jr. and his wife Amy, and beloved daughter; Marianne Votta and three grandchildren, Anthony, Courtney and Michael. He was the brother of the late Nicholas Votta, Dr. Paul Votta, Louis Votta and Maria Votta. His funeral is Friday at 8:45 a.m. from "WOODLAWN" Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Avenue Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mark Church 9 Garden Court, Cranston, 02920. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. CALLING HOURS Thursday 6-8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mark's Church. Online condolences WoodlawnGattone.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jan. 22, 2014.

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February 20, 2014

Hi Marianne
Sorry for your loss. Hope you are doing ok

Your Classmate and Ex Neighbor
Tony Vallone

Lil and John Conti

February 3, 2014

Evelyn, Met Rita after Mass yesterday and am so very sorry to hear of Anthony's passing - such a pleasant man - God rest his soul and our prayers are with you and your family.

Phyllis Rendino and John Paul

January 23, 2014

Anthony,Evelyn,Marianne, and entire Votta Family; Our Heartfelt Sympathy. We are thinking of you all during this very difficult time.

Donna Loesch

January 23, 2014

My deepest condolences to the entire Votta Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

January 23, 2014

To Marianne and the Votta family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Beth, Charlie and all your friends at Enterprise

Gregory Shola

January 23, 2014

Dear Tony and family,

My deepest condolences upon hearing of your father's passing.

Sincerely,

Gregory J.Shola

Lola votta

January 22, 2014

My deepest sympathy for your loss may God Bless you and the children. Your in my prayers.Lola

jane Mahar

January 22, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Warren & Nicole Lema

January 22, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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